J.G. Ballard, Nonfiction and Fiction with Mark Blacklock
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Exploring J.G. Ballard's Blurring of Fact and Fiction
The speakers discuss the blurred boundaries between nonfiction and fiction in J.G. Ballard's work, exploring selected examples from his collection. They delve into Ballard's approach to writing fiction in response to the conditions of reality and the concept of inventing reality in a different way. The chapter also touches on Ballard's fascination with surrealism and the connection between realism and surrealism.
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